Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex vs Richard E. Byrd Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex
Sun Valley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,100 students
Richard E. Byrd Middle
Sun Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students
| Measure | Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex Sun Valley, California | Richard E. Byrd Middle Sun Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,343 | #1055 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11292 of 16,910 | #14274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,100 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Sun Valley | Sun Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 17.0).
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 33%).
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 91.4%).
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.2).
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 933.
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex is a charter school while Richard E. Byrd Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex better than Richard E. Byrd Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex ranks higher (38.6 vs 17.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex and Richard E. Byrd Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and Sun Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex: 1,100. Richard E. Byrd Middle: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex and Richard E. Byrd Middle rank in California?
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex is 615th of 1,343 and Richard E. Byrd Middle is 1055th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).